Swiss skiing in UnterbächWinter Sports in Unterbäch

Ski and snowboard 20 km of piste in Unterbäch between 1221-2521m


Snowboard and Ski unterbach (c) Nic Oatridge

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nterbäch, 13km west of Visp, is famous for allowing Swiss women to vote for the first time, against the will of the Swiss government. It has access to the Brandalp pistes above the village and the runs at Eischoll, which though pretty and uncrowded are largely served by surface lifts.

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Getting There

By Public Transport

The best destination to access the downhill slopes by public transport in this ski area is Raron. Short walk from Raron station to Raron Cablecar for Unterbäch or Eischoll. The resort operates the Snow'n'Rail scheme, providing a discount on the combined travel ticket and lift pass. Click here for details of the Swiss Railways discount scheme.

  • From Zurich the least travel time is 2 hrs 31 mins with as few as 2 changes going via Visp / Gampel-Steg.
  • From Basel the least travel time is 2 hrs 15 mins with as few as 1 changes going via Visp / Gampel-Steg.

By Road

Please refer to a map and check local conditions for accurate routing information.

  • The road distance from Zurich is around 50 km and the journey time is roughly 48 mins.
  • The road distance from Basel is around 198 km and the journey time is roughly 3 hrs.
  • The road distance from Berne is around 155 km and the journey time is roughly 1 hr 49 mins.
  • The road distance from Geneva is around 308 km and the journey time is roughly 3 hrs 19 mins.

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Nearby Resorts

Destinations in the region include Bürchen, Törbel and Visperterminen.

Weather Outlook

Latest Resort Report

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Piste Map for Unterbäch

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Larger piste map for Unterbäch

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Accommodation in the Resort & Nearby

  • $$$ Hotel Visperhof, Visp (3*) Convenient, friendly but functional hotel, next to railway and bus terminus.
    +41 27 948 38 00 https://www.visperhof.ch/

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Ski and Snowboard Valais

Unterbäch is located in Valais

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